WALLINGFORD - Arlene Jepson Branzell, 85, of Wallingford, beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. Branzell, departed this life on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Masonic Healthcare Center. Arlene was born in New Haven, CT on February 24, 1929 daughter of the late Enard and Margaret (Schaffitzel) Jepson. She is survived by her children: Clifford Branzell and his wife Susan of Wallingford, Joseph Branzell of Wallingford, Nancy Deguzis and her husband David of Meriden and Suzanne Festa and her husband Richard of Wallingford. Arlene also leaves a sister, Shirley Franco and her husband Pasquale of Guilford and three grandchildren: Alex and Christian Branzell and Rachel McKenzie. All services are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made in Arlene's name to the PAN Foundation @ www.panfoundation.org